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Dr Wilse
Charles Powell Esq 10 Downing Street LONDON SW1
Dear Charles
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4 December 1984
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RECEIVED IV REGISTRY
10 DEC 1984
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PRIME MINISTER'S VISIT TO CHINA
The Master of the Mint would be grateful if the following could be included in the brief for the Prime Minister's visit to China.
"The Royal Mint.
The Royal Mint
is currently negotiating with the China Mint Company, (a subsidiary of the People's Bank of China) to advise on the construction of a new Mint and for the supply of plated coin blanks or plating technology. The Deputy Master visited China in 1982 to initiate discussions and there is hope of their coming to fruition when the Commercial Director (Mr Gravenor) visits Bejing in January.
Mr Yin Yi is Director of the China Mint Company and of its banknote counterpart.
Minister is aware of and
An indication that the Prime interested in this project could only be helpful."
the Deputy
I am copying this letter to Len Appleyard (FCO) and the Master of the Mint.
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You
Danil
DLC PERETZ
Principal Private Secretary
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